Back From an Extended Break With Week 10 Analysis for the AFC North

... am once again inclined to dig deep into the wealth of football played to give some insights about current standings and the future of the teams in the AFC North.

Well, as unlikely as it seemed coming into the season, the Cincinnati Bengals are first in the AFC North, and will likely (although after the last "Ohio Bowl," who knows...) finish undefeated inside the division after sweeping Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

In a tight second place are the Steelers, who are attempting to defend their Super Bowl championship with the first back-to-back Super Bowl wins since New England did so at the beginning of the decade.

In a surprising third place ranking are the Baltimore Ravens, who should get back on the winning side of .500 Monday nigh...